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Winter in Valdez

With a long standing reputation for great snow, more than 300 inches is measured annually in the city and 600 to 900 inches in nearby Thompson Pass.
From beginner to expert, there is something for everyone.

Summer in Valdez

Everything you came to see in Alaska all in one place. Mountains! Glaciers! Wildlife! Fishing! History! Tours! Adventure! Whether you find yourself on land or sea, there’s always something to do in Valdez.

Plan Your Adventure

Adventure Takes Time

It takes time to experience all the wonders of Valdez. We suggest you allow time to explore our glaciers, towering mountains, rushing waterfalls, incredible natural beauty and bountiful wildlife that makes visiting Valdez a true Alaskan experience.

The natural beauty and breath-taking wildlife in Valdez creates the perfect playground for abundant activities and adventure throughout the year. Valdez is home to the Prince William Sound - a mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, and mountains. Wild animals, birds and nature flourish here. Come visit Valdez and experience your own Alaskan adventure.

All roads lead to Valdez. Proclaimed as one of “America’s Most Scenic Roads” and known to Alaskans as the “Adventure Corridor,” the drive from Fairbanks, Tok and Anchorage to Valdez provides breathtaking views of glaciers, waterfalls, towering mountains and incredible scenery.

THERE ARE A PLETHORA of year-round activities to do in Valdez; one of the prettiest places in Alaska. Valdez is home to many glaciers that can be accessed by boat cruises, vehicles, walking, helicopter, snowmobiles, snowshoeing, and kayaks (depending on the time of year).

THE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND in Valdez is a premier fishing destination. Open year round, our waters are home to all species of salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and some of the most accessible halibut in Alaska. You can drop a line from shore, take your own boat or take a charter into deeper seas. Either way, you’re likely to catch enough fish to eat for dinner or fill up your freezer.